The Competitive Exam Coaching for Tribal Students Scheme was launched in 2016-17 by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme provides free coaching to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for various competitive examinations. Coaching is conducted through the Manki Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur, and the Scheduled Area Project Officer’s Office.
The scheme aims to enhance the competitiveness of tribal students and help them secure government jobs by preparing for state and central-level competitive exams.
Applicable Districts
This scheme is available in the following 8 districts of Rajasthan:
- Banswara
- Chittorgarh
- Dungarpur
- Pali
- Sirohi
- Udaipur
- Rajsamand
- Pratapgarh
Benefits
- Free coaching for ST students in Rajasthan.
- The scheme is available only once per student.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- Both male and female students are eligible.
- The scheme can only be availed once per student.
Exclusions
- Students who have already availed of this scheme once cannot apply again.
- The scheme does not provide coaching for school-level studies.
Application Process
Offline Application
- Obtain the application form from:
- Director, M.L. Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur
- Office of the Project Officer of the Scheduled Area
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Attach photocopies of the required documents (listed below).
- Submit the completed form to the same office.
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification Marksheet/Certificate | Mandatory |
| Domicile Certificate | Mandatory |
| Caste Certificate | Mandatory |
| Sowing Certificate | Mandatory |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
ST category students from Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Pali, Sirohi, Udaipur, Rajsamand, and Pratapgarh are eligible. - Q: What are the benefits of this scheme?
The scheme provides free coaching for competitive exams through recognized coaching institutions. - Q: Can a student avail of the scheme twice?
No, a student can only avail of the scheme once. - Q: Does the scheme provide coaching for school students?
No, the scheme is only for competitive exam preparation. - Q: What is the application process?
Students must apply offline by collecting the form from ML Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur, or the Scheduled Area Project Officer’s Office, and submit it with required documents.